Hugas (en. Wash)
hu-gas
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of cleaning something with water or any other liquid.
Wash your hands before eating.
Hugas ng kamay bago kumain.
The process of removing dirt or grime by immersing it in water or using soap.
You need to wash the dishes after eating.
Kailangan mong hugasan ang mga pinggan pagkatapos kumain.
Applying liquid to remove stains or dirt.
I will wash this shirt because it has a stain.
Hugasan ko ang damit na ito dahil may mantsa.
Etymology
Ang salitang 'hugas' ay nagmula sa salitang ugat na 'hugás' na nangangahulugang pagpapalayas ng dumi o pagkakaroon ng kalinisan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hands-off
symbol of not getting involved in a situation or problem.
hugas-kamay
wash your feet
restoring cleanliness to the feet from dirt.
hugas ng paa
Related Words
hands washing
A phrase meaning not acting or avoiding responsibility.
hugas ng kamay
Slang Meanings
Wash
Wash your hands before eating.
Hugas ka ng kamay bago kumain.
To clean up or tidy
Clean up there, your room is such a mess!
Hugas ka na dyan, ang gulo na ng kwarto!
Take a bath
Come on, let's take a bath before we go out!
Tara, hugas tayo bago lumabas!
To wash away (figuratively, like problems)
I need to wash away my thoughts, I'm so stressed.
Kailangan ko ng hugas ng isip, sobrang stress na ako.
To erase
Forget about that in your mind; there's no such thing!
Hugasin mo na yan sa isip mo; wala nang ganun!